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1 - Title. http://hellodmcs.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/smart-cars-blog.jpg. http://www.supercars.dk/cars/supercars/car-wallpapers-cars.jpg. Automobile Salesman Jane Smith. http://madwitch82.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/cool-fast-cars1.jpg. http://www.geekologie.com/2009/02/13/geek-car-1.jpg.
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1 - Title http://hellodmcs.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/smart-cars-blog.jpg http://www.supercars.dk/cars/supercars/car-wallpapers-cars.jpg Automobile Salesman Jane Smith http://madwitch82.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/cool-fast-cars1.jpg http://www.geekologie.com/2009/02/13/geek-car-1.jpg
2 – Job Description • Sell new and used cars / trucks • Show vehicle's features and options • Take clients on test drives • Explain & do paperwork for credit checks and loans • Work varied hours - weekends and evenings • Work in office, showroom, lot, and on the road
3 – Skills Needed • Match person with right vehicle • Demonstrating car features / options • Preparing and explaining paperwork • Speaking clearly to clients and persuading them • Working well with others • Meeting goals and deadlines
4 – Math / Technical • Determine the value of trade-ins • Calculating prices with tax, trade-in, fees, discounts • Using computer programs to apply for loans, order new cars, set up warranties… • Special Courses: Business Math, Auto Service Technology
5 – Training and Education • Obtain Driver's License • Apply to jobs and work your way up • Possibly start in automobile parts department • Research information on various cars you are selling
6 - Salary • Average yearly salary $41,230 • $3,436 per month • $825 per week • $21 per hour but earned in chunks on commission http://vwkombi.com/photos/volkscars/Images/Cars.jpg
7 – Job Outlook • Area is growing (somewhat faster in other parts of the country) • Many opportunities with 7,000 in PA
9 – Range of Salaries • My starting salary would be about 10,000. • My highest salary could be up to 100,000. • The top half is more spread out so I would need to work very hard to earn the higher amounts. • The median (average) person earns 40,000.
10 – Is This Job For You? • Enjoyable tasks – talking to people, explaining cars • Really like learning about different cars • Don't mind working flexible hours • Seems hard to apply at first • Must learn how to fill out complex paperwork • Overall, this is a good job for me! • Thank you for your time and attention!
11 - Bibliography Automobile Salesperson (Occupation Profile).” Coin Career Community. http://www.coin3.com (9 Sept. 2010). Another one or two sources.